The Godfather Part II follows the saga of the Corleone family as they continue to navigate the world of organized crime. The movie explores themes of power, family, and betrayal, while delving into the backstory of Vito Corleone and his rise to power. Set in the 1950s and 1960s, the film takes viewers from the streets of New York to the casinos of Las Vegas and the revolution in Cuba.
Follows three women who fight to restore and stabilize democracy to their country, until the leader of their revolution betrays them. They must survive in a jail where their rights are violated without respect to their womanhood.
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights is a romantic drama that takes place in 1950s Cuba. Katey, an American teenager, moves to Havana with her family. She falls in love with Javier, a talented Cuban dancer, but their relationship is challenged by societal and political pressures. Together, they defy the odds and pursue their passion for dancing, bringing them closer amidst the backdrop of the Cuban Revolution.
Buena Vista Social Club is a documentary film that tells the story of a group of veteran Cuban musicians who come together to record an album and perform live concerts. The film showcases their incredible talent, their shared love for music, and their journey from obscurity to international recognition. It also explores the rich cultural heritage of Cuba and the enduring power of music to bring people together.
Before Night Falls tells the story of Reinaldo Arenas, an openly gay Cuban poet and novelist, as he navigates the challenges of living under a totalitarian regime. Despite facing political oppression and social intolerance, Arenas continues to write and express himself, eventually becoming a political refugee and finding hope and freedom in New York City.
In 1952, Ernesto Guevara and his friend Alberto embark on a motorcycle journey across South America. Their goal is to work in a leper colony in Peru, but their main purpose is tourism and romance. Along the way, they encounter poverty and injustice, which sparks Guevara's passion for social justice. The trip concludes with Guevara's symbolic rejection of wealth and his decision to fight for the dignity of every human being. Inspired by their true story.
Che: Part One (2008) is a biographical drama that follows the life of Che Guevara, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution. The movie depicts his journey from being a doctor to becoming a revolutionary leader, and the battles he fought to overthrow the Batista regime.
Set in Havana, Cuba during the Cuban Revolution, the movie follows the story of an American caught in the midst of political turmoil and social discontent. He gets involved in a high-stakes poker game and becomes entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and rebellion.
Ana Deborah Mola and Belkis Lescaille were among the first young teachers who started pilot programs around the island of Cuba in 1960, laying foundation for the massive National Literacy Campaign that would take place the following year.
I Am Cuba is a visually striking Cuban film depicting life under the revolutionary government. It explores themes of rebellion, poverty, propaganda, and the exploitation of both humans and the land. The story follows various characters, including a farmer, a student, and a police officer, as they navigate the challenges and complexities of life in post-revolutionary Cuba.
Topaz is a Cold War thriller that follows a French spy who uncovers a Soviet spy ring in America. Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the story explores themes of espionage, betrayal, and international intrigue.
The Lost City follows the story of three brothers in Cuba during the dictatorship of Fidel Castro. The brothers find themselves caught up in the political turmoil and social unrest of the time, as they fight for their freedom and the rights of the Cuban people. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of democracy.
There was a time in Argentina, not so long ago, when the army wasn't only one, official, but many and made up by civilians. In those times of courageous youths determined to fight to the death for that cause upheld around Peronism as wll as some left-wing postulates, revolutionary Cubas was a beacon of hope in the world scheme -a Montonero nation. "A House in Cuba" seeks to recover the curious adventure of a couple of Montonero parents and their small children, who were lovingly sent into exile in order for their parents to take up arms.
Cuba (1979) is a thrilling movie that takes place during the Cuban revolution. It follows the story of a businessman who gets caught up in the turmoil and has to navigate through dangerous situations involving mercenaries, rebels, and corrupt cops. Along the way, he reunites with a former flame and faces the challenges of love and loyalty.
A story about a simple man from the mountains, Guaguasi, who falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl, Marina, during the Cuban Revolution. Guaguasi joins the rebels and arrives in Havana at the end of Batista's dictatorship, and, in the midst of political turmoil, is swept off his feet by the mesmerising Marina. The story celebrates the vitality and lunacy of the Revolution period with surrealism, humor and sensuality and is a compassionate metaphor about the human condition.
Two American gun runners at odds with each other and looking to sell guns to the rebels during the Cuban War of Independence navigate a boat to Cuba. Along for the ride is a beautiful Cuban rebel in who both men are interested.
Chico, a talented piano player, and Rita, a beautiful singer, embark on a passionate love affair that takes them from Havana to New York, Paris, and Las Vegas. Their relationship is tested by political unrest, betrayal, and the challenges of the music industry.
Salut les Cubains is an animated documentary that provides an artistic and historical perspective on the Cuban Revolution. It showcases the still-frame technique to portray the events and captures the essence of Cuba during the revolution. The film delves into various aspects such as the role of Fidel Castro, the harvesting of sugar cane, and the overall impact of the revolution on the country.
In Cienfuegos in the 1980s, a poetic young girl tries to make sense of her parents' volatile separation while keenly observing the reality of Cuba's dilemmas.
In this comedy horror spoof, a group of gangsters attempts to smuggle gold treasure out of Cuba by pretending that a sea monster is attacking. Chaos ensues as the fake monster becomes all too real.